FS007161 Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta - Site Investigations for the proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Wind Farm

Name:

Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta

Address:

3 Gullane Cottages, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland, P85 R260

Description:

Sceirde Rocks Offshore Wind Farm is a fixed bottom offshore wind farm off the West Coast of Ireland and under the Transitional Protocol is recognised as a Relevant or Phase One project. As such, Sceirde Rocks Offshore Wind Farm is a high priority project and it is anticipated that this project will be prioritised through the Foreshore License process, the MAC award process and subsequently will be one of the first projects eligible for the first ORESS-1 auction. Sceirde Rocks Offshore Wind Farm will be targeting an accelerated delivery programme for this offshore project to meet government renewable energy targets pre-2030. This application specifically relates to a foreshore license for site investigation activities in the wind farm array area only.

Location:

Off County Galway

Under Section 19 of the Foreshore Act 1933, and Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011

A copy of the application and the relevant documents, maps, plans and drawings, are available for inspection, between Wednesday 04 January 2023 and Thursday 02 February 2023, free of charge at:

Viewing Locations:

Clifden Garda Station, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway. 095-22500/085-8814626

Carna Garda Station (by appointment only), Carna, Co. Galway (contact Eoin O Malley, 085-8814626 or eoin.p.omalley@garda.ie

Kilrush Garda Station, Ennis Rd, Kilrush, Co. Clare. 065-9080550

Planning Department, Galway County Council, County Buildings, Prospect Hill, Galway. 091-509000

Clare County Council, Planning Department, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. 065-6846232

Clifden Library, Market Street, Clifden, Co. Galway. 091-509616

Kilkee Library, O Connell Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare.065-9056034

County:

Galway

Commencement Date:

Wednesday 04 January 2023

Closing Date:

Thursday 02 February 2023

Public Consultation Documents

Please note that this second public consultation is being held to correct a typographical error in the public notices relating to the closure date and the reference numbers of the initial public consultation. This public consultation was due to be held between the dates of 4 January 2023 and 2 February 2023.

Under Section 19 of the Foreshore Act 1933, and Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011

A copy of the application and the relevant documents, maps, plans and drawings, are available for inspection, between Monday 30 January 2023 and Tuesday 28 February 2023, free of charge at:

Viewing Locations:

Clifden Garda Station, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway. 095-22500/085-8814626

Carna Garda Station (by appointment only), Carna, Co. Galway (contact Eoin O Malley, 085-8814626 or eoin.p.omalley@garda.ie

Kilrush Garda Station, Ennis Rd, Kilrush, Co. Clare. 065-9080550

Planning Department, Galway County Council, County Buildings, Prospect Hill, Galway. 091-509000

Clare County Council, Planning Department, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. 065-6846232

Clifden Library, Market Street, Clifden, Co. Galway. 091-509616

Kilkee Library, O Connell Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare.065-9056034

County:

Galway

Commencement Date:

Monday 30 January 2023

Closing Date:

Tuesday 28 February 2023

Public Consultation Documents

Public Submissions received under Sec 19 and Reg 42 February 2023

Applicant's response to Public Submissions received under Sec 19 and Reg 42

Prescribed Body Submissions February 2023

Applicant's response to Prescribed Body Submissions

The Public consultation under Section 19 of the Foreshore Act 1933, and Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 in relation to the application was held between the period of 4th January 2023 and 2nd February 2023 and again from 30th January 2023 and 28th February 2023.

The Applicant has submitted an updated Natura Impact Statement to reflect the Department’s Marine Advisor’s recommendations and therefore a Repeat Consultation period is required under Section 19 of the Foreshore Act 1933, and Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011

A copy of the application and the relevant documents, maps, plans and drawings, are available for inspection, between Tuesday 2nd May 2023 and Wednesday 31st May 2023, free of charge at:

Viewing Locations:

Clifden Garda Station, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway. 095-22500 (open 24 hours)

Carna Garda Station, Carna, Co. Galway. 095-32242 (by appointment only)

Kilrush Garda Station, Ennis Rd, Kilrush, Co. Clare. 065-9080550 (open 24 hours)

Planning Department, Galway County Council, County Buildings, Prospect Hill, Galway. 091-509000 (open 09.00-16.00 Mon-Fri)

Planning Department, Clare County Council, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. 065-6846232 (open 09.00-16.00 Mon-Fri)

Clifden Library, Market Street, Clifden, Co. Galway. 091-509616 (open 14:30-18:00 & 18:30-20:30 Mon, Wed; 10:30-13:00 & 14:30-18:00 Tue, Thu, Sat; 10:30-13:00 & 14:30-18:00 & 18:30-20:30 Fri)

Kilkee Library, O Connell Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare. 065-9056034 (open 13:30-17:30 & 18:00-20:00 Mon, Wed; 10:30-13:30 &14:00-17:30 Tue, Thu, Fri; 10:00-14:00 Sat)

County:

Galway and Clare

Commencement Date:

Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Closing Date:

Wednesday 31st May 2023

Public Notice

Public Consultation Document

Making a submission:

Submissions can be made to: Foreshore Section, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co Wexford or foreshoreORE@housing.gov.ie .

Submissions received outside of the public consultation period cannot be considered.

The Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory material that may be contained in submissions it receives.

Terms and Conditions

All submissions and comments submitted to the Department for this purpose are subject to release under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 and the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007-2014. Submissions are also subject to Data Protection legislation.

Personal, confidential or commercially sensitive information should not be included in your submission and it will be presumed that all information contained in your submission is releasable under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

What we will do with your response

The information provided by respondents will inform the decision-making process regarding this foreshore consent application.

Please note that submissions received may be made available on the Department’s website, unless otherwise requested. In any event, all submissions received will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation.

See also the Privacy Statement and the Department's Data Protection Policy under the document links below.

Public Submissions May 2023

Prescribed Bodies Consultation Submissions May 2023